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HANSARDChild Rape GangsMy Lords, the weekend’s tragic news of the death of Virginia Giuffre highlights the long-term effects of child sexual abuse. I should declare an interest, as my sister suffered…30 Apr 2025HANSARDUkraine: UK PolicyMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Skidelsky, for securing this debate and agree with much of what he said. Stepping back and looking at the last three years of war—in Ukraine…17 Mar 2025HANSARDUK Defence: Hypersonic MissilesTo ask His Majesty’s Government how they plan to defend the United Kingdom against hypersonic missiles.03 Mar 2025HANSARDUK Defence: Hypersonic MissilesMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply. Since 2020, when Sky Sabre replaced Rapier missiles, missile warfare has evolved in front of our eyes in the two major war zones of…03 Mar 2025HANSARDPrenuptial AgreementsMy Lords, I, too, thank the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, for bringing forward this important debate at the early stages of this Government; as the noble Lord, Lord Faulks, just…27 Feb 2025HANSARDInternational Criminal Court: US SanctionsMy Lords, Israel’s judicial system is actively investigating cases of suspected misconduct by Israeli soldiers and petitions on humanitarian issues in Gaza. The ICC chief…11 Feb 2025HANSARDPrimary Schools: Mental Health ProblemsMy Lords, for children and adults, feeling sad and unhappy is a normal human experience. Recent polling found that 84% of GPs think society’s approach to mental health has led to…04 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthThat this House takes note of the conditions required for economic growth.23 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have made time to prepare for and contribute to this important debate on taking note of the conditions required for economic growth. I pray…23 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who contributed today. It was a robust debate and it was full of good ideas, stimulating and constructive. I thank the Minister for addressing…23 Jan 2025HANSARDFirst-cousin MarriageTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to address the health and social impacts of first-cousin marriage, including those relating to women’s rights.20 Jan 2025HANSARDFirst-cousin MarriageI thank the Minister for that Answer. Pakistani-heritage journalist Matthew Syed has highlighted the risk-multiplying effect of genetic disorders when cousins intergenerationally…20 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance: Charity SectorMy Lords, the state contracts out important family services work in prisons to charities, as they are more trusted by families and by the prisoners they are visiting. However,…13 Jan 2025HANSARDCivil Servants: Compulsory Office AttendanceTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they intend to change requirements for civil servants to work in government offices following a vote for possible strike action over…09 Jan 2025HANSARDCivil Servants: Compulsory Office AttendanceMy Lords, the issue of the amount of time civil servants are required to work in their offices rather than in their own homes has been raised several times in Oral and Written…09 Jan 2025HANSARDUnited Kingdom Declining Birth RateI thank the Minister for his Answer. The UK’s tax system discourages childbearing; it is one of the least family-friendly in the OECD. No allowances are made for dependants, so…06 Nov 2024HANSARDUnited Kingdom Declining Birth RateTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the United Kingdom’s declining birth rate and its likely effect on the future tax base of the country.06 Nov 2024HANSARDHospices: FundingTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to review how the state funds hospices.24 Oct 2024HANSARDSpecial Needs SchoolsMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Monckton, on an excellent introductory speech, on acquiring this debate and on championing the issues of special educational…24 Oct 2024HANSARDHospices: FundingMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords contributing to this important and timely debate. Hospice care, which of course includes hospice-at-home care, began 60 years ago and is one of…24 Oct 2024